Luis Guilherme, one of Palmeiras’ promising prospects, is receiving inquiries from European clubs and may be the next jewel to bring millions to the club.
At just 18 years old, the attacking midfielder has been attracting interest abroad, and the expectation is that concrete proposals will arrive as soon as the European transfer window opens in mid-June.
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Will he leave Verdão?
- After the transfers of Endrick to Real Madrid and the imminent signing of Estêvão by Chelsea, Luis Guilherme is the new target of the international market;
- Although there are still no official proposals, the initial contacts indicate that the interest is real and growing;
Luis Guilherme was promoted to the Palmeiras first team later than some of his youth teammates, but the expectation surrounding his talent is similar; - He is part of the club’s “R$ 1 billion generation” of the youth academy, composed of highly talented left-footed players;
- In 2023, after establishing himself in the main team, Luis Guilherme renewed his contract until mid-2026, with a release clause of 55 million euros (around R$ 309 million).
Tie with Verdão
The young player joined Palmeiras at the age of 11 and quickly stood out as one of the great talents of his generation.
He made his professional debut in April 2023 and since then has gone through periods of highs and lows. However, this season, he has received more opportunities from coach Abel Ferreira, especially on the right wing, despite having stood out as a midfielder in the youth teams. In 2024, he has already participated in 16 games for the first team.
One of the most memorable moments of Luis Guilherme’s season was his first goal as a professional, which secured Palmeiras’ 3-2 away win over Independiente del Valle in the final minutes of a Conmebol Libertadores game. This goal further increased the visibility of his talent and potential.
More opportunities at the club
With the sale of Endrick, it is expected that Luis Guilherme will have even more opportunities in Palmeiras’ attacking sector, which can increase his market value. Unlike Endrick and Estêvão, who had to wait until they came of age to move abroad, Luis Guilherme, at 18 years old, can already transfer to another club.
Caution
Although Palmeiras has great expectations for Luis Guilherme, the club understands that the figures for his transfer may not reach the values of the latest sales of its jewels. Nevertheless, the management awaits an irresistible offer to negotiate the young player.
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